Determine a Positive Value for Y Such That a Triangle $( - 8,4 ) , ( 7,2 )$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Determine a positive value for y such that a triangle with vertices $( - 8,4 ) , ( 7,2 )$ , and $( 0 , y )$ has an area of $23$ square units.

• A)8
• B)6
• C)9
• D)11
• E)1

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